My feet and ankles have started swelling up so much, by night I cant even fit into my chappals properly. Im 30 weeks. Is there anything that helps reduce this, sharing tips would be great.
You don't need fancy spa therapies for this. Just reduce your salt intake slightly, avoid pickles or papad, and soak your feet in warm water with rock salt in the evening. It is cheap, easy, and works wonders for swollen ankles.
Ah, the potato feet phase! I looked like I had Shrek's feet by month 8. The best solution is to bully your partner into giving you a nice foot rub and keep them elevated on three pillows. It gets better immediately after delivery, I promise!
To reduce swelling, try to keep your feet elevated on a pillow whenever you sit or sleep. Also, drink plenty of water as it helps flush out toxins. Take care.
My legs were so swollen in the third trimester! I discussed it with my consultant at the hospital, and they checked my blood pressure to rule out preeclampsia. They recommended wearing compression socks, which were extremely helpful. Definitely mention it to your hospital team at your next scan.
My mother advised drinking barley water (ragi/barley kanji) to reduce the swelling, which helped me a lot. But my doctor also said to make sure I don't stand for too long. Trust your doctor's instructions and keep your feet up.
Since I have a history of PCOS, I was very prone to inflammation and swelling. I had to monitor my water intake and cut down heavily on processed snacks. Please be careful, stay hydrated, and check with your doctor if the swelling increases suddenly.
